When Rachel comes down to the kitchen, Juliet is already there, sipping her coffee.
-Good morning- Rachel smiles, stretching.
Juliet nods and stands up to get a cup for Rachel.
–Coffee?-
-That'd be nice - Rachel sits down.- do you have any plans for today? - She says lightly, trying to pretend that yesterday's scene didn't happen.
-I don't know. - Juliet shrugs – You pick-
-Ok. Let's begin with a trip to the museum; I've heard there is an exhibition of modern artists. Then we can walk in the park and sit in some cozy cafe. What do you think? -
Rachel is carefully watching Juliet's reaction, considering yesterday, her sister was on the verge of despair.
Flashback.
They get home in a taxi. Juliet steps into the house quickly.Rachel is a little behind.
-Well, what do you want to hear about my children? - She asks to somehow start a conversation.
-What? - Juliet looks puzzled.
-You said that you wanted me to tell you about Emma and Julian- Rachel explains.
-Oh, yes, of course.Forgive me. I don't feel good. Guess, I'm tired.Don't you mind if we continue tomorrow? –
-I'm fine with it. To be honest I feel sleepy too.- Rachel answers, looking at Juliet worryingly.Obviously, her sister isn't tired. She just wants to be alone, and Rachel wonders whether she should leave her alone or insist on talking.
-Good night- Juliet forces a smile and goes to her room.
-Yeah, good night - Rachel repeats.
After calling home and making sure that Emma's fine, Rachel's finally going to her room when her attention is drawn by the sounds coming from Juliet's room.Rachel gets closer and gently opens the door.The light is off, but she can see her outline curled on the bed. These sounds…She flinches, realizing that Juliet is crying.Rachel stops in the doorway, not knowing whether she should come in.On the one hand, Juliet obviously didn't want Rachel to see her in such a state, but on the other hand, it is her younger sister who is crying.
Rachel walks in and sits on the bed -Shhhhhhh- she leans over her –Everything will be fine-
Juliet almost instinctively turns and presses herself against her. Rachel hugs her, cradling her as she would a child.
-It's my fault.I'm the one to blame.- Juliet says through the tears.
-It's not your fault, sweetie. - Rachel tries to comfort her, but Juliet seems not to hear her.
- We promised to have to each other's backs.We promised. I betrayed him.I said that I didn't want to meet him. I said that it would be easier for both of us.I ... - The rest of her words are lost in sobs.
-Everything will be fine- Rachel continues to repeat that, until Juliet falls asleep in her arms.
End of flashback
-Wonderful idea-Juliet smiles, but her eyes remain sad.
When she left Miami, Rachel didn't expect anything like this. But now she can clearly see that it's not just a fantasy or a dream. For Juliet it's another reality. Rachel promises herself that they will return today to the conversation about this "other" life, but not now. For now she is going to make Juliet smile.